The Chinese football team stands at attention behind their national flag during the playing of the national anthem, ahead of their World Cup Asia zone qualifying match against Syria in October 2016. China eventually did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. Photo: Reuters

What France or England at Fifa World Cup could teach China about the value of racially diverse football teams

The Chinese football team stands at attention behind their national flag during the playing of the national anthem, ahead of their World Cup Asia zone qualifying match against Syria in October 2016. China eventually did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. Photo: Reuters